Are you self motivated, full of initiative with a proven ability to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support? If so, this could be the role for you. Role is office based with car parking working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with an hour for lunch.
Duties for the Legal Assistant include:-
* Preparing correspondence and documents through audio and copy typing, ensuring that such correspondence and documents are checked for errors before passing to Legal Adviser.
* To administer filing in correct dated order and on a timely basis. This will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained in the Office Procedures Manual and Departmental Guidelines.
* To prepare mail and enclosures for despatch, ensuring that all mail to be posted is given to the Legal Adviser with all relevant enclosures.
* To arrange for all copying to be done, in person if Administration staff are not available to undertake the task.
* To make appointments, arrange meetings, book meeting rooms and to maintain an up-to-date diary for the Legal Adviser.
* To provide support and guidance to other secretaries as required and at all times work as a team player.
* To attend clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide assistance in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
Experience needed to be successful as a Legal assistant:-
* RSA Level 2 – typing or equivalent with experience in audio and copy typing
* Working knowledge of IT systems: MS Word and Outlook, digital dictation and CMS, ideally with knowledge of Proclaim
* Excellent client service skills, with a calm and supportive nature which is sympathetic to client needs
* Ability to work to tight timescales and under pressure
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both face to face and over the phone
* Ability to work with initiative and minimum supervision
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